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FE08 RSO

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,888 mi
Last recorded151,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 RSO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 151,888 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Short prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer tread

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Axcel bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Some movement between axcel housing and inner CV joint

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting chassis area going towards top coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking leaver near max travel

Rear Axcel has corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats fitted ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All bracket mountings to axcel have corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 151,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Axcel bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Short prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on outer tread

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Some movement between axcel housing and inner CV joint

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting chassis area going towards top coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking leaver near max travel

Rear Axcel has corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two seats fitted ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All bracket mountings to axcel have corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 144,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,014 miles

corrosion underside eg,chassie

Fail 18 Sep 2018 139,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion underside eg,chassie

Pass 20 Sep 2017 133,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion rear chassis

play in steering n/s/f

rear brake discs worn corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off flexi and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 120,804 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Fail 28 Sep 2015 120,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 115,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 111,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,551 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 165,565 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 165,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FE08 RSO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 RSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE08 RSO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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